You'll 'Fall' For These Off-Season Travel Deals To Popular Vacation Destinations CheapTickets.com(R) Offers Money-Saving Deals on Flights, Hotels, Vacation Packages and More PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall means back to school and cooler temperatures. It also means many popular warm weather destinations -- including Florida, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas -- enter their "low season," translating into fewer crowds at beaches and restaurants, smaller lines at popular tourist attractions, and discounts on hotels and airfare. Leading travel Web site CheapTickets.com(R) has great deals on air, hotels and vacation packages for travel in September and October, guaranteeing travelers will experience the highs of the "low season." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040519/NYW104LOGO ) "It's not too early to start planning that post-Labor Day getaway," said Mike Stacy, senior vice president of product development and marketing for CheapTickets.com. "September is one of the best months to travel, with all the advantages of summer but without the hassles of crowds and high prices. And with earlier-than-usual rounds of fare sales, there are plenty of deals for consumers to take advantage of right now for travel in late summer and early fall." Advance purchases on CheapTickets.com for travel in September and October are up 60 percent compared to last year, and international destinations are more popular than they have been in years: CheapTickets.com reports a 100 percent increase in travel abroad. This means cheaper flights to Europe; savvy travelers should start looking now for late summer and early fall bargains, with prices $200 to $400 off high-season rates. CheapTickets.com currently has deals to the hottest cultural meccas in England, France, Ireland, Italy and Belgium, including: -- Flights from New York to London starting from $257* and from Boston to Paris starting from $332* -- Seven-night vacation packages from New York to Paris including hotel accommodations and round-trip airfare starting from $923** Those yearning for the white sands of Mexico can take advantage of significant discounts to the country's top destinations. Low season in Mexico also means considerable price reductions at beach resorts, and CheapTickets.com offers the lowest price -- guaranteed -- on specially discounted rate properties. Additionally, travelers looking for a quick solution to booking a vacation in Mexico should check out CheapTickets.com's vacation packages to Cancun, offering considerable savings compared to booking travel components separately. -- Flights from LA to San Jose Cabo starting from $160*, from Chicago to Mexico City starting from $279*, and from Philadelphia to Cancun starting from $287* -- Accommodations starting from $95.99 per night at the four-star, all-inclusive Aquamarina Beach Resort and from $103.99 per night at the Blue Bay Club Cancun*** -- Five-night vacation packages from New York to Cancun starting from $563**, and four-night vacation packages from Miami to Cancun starting from $434** Vacationers who prefer the Caribbean and Bahamas this fall will enjoy many off-season savings on flights and hotels, and bargain hunters will save a bundle with CheapTickets.com's vacation packages to Nassau and Puerto Rico. -- Flights from New York to Santo Domingo starting from $203*, from Atlanta to Bermuda starting from $206*, and from DC to Freeport starting from $194* -- Accommodations starting from $79.99 per night at the Nassau Beach Hotel and from $117.99 per night at the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace -- Four-night Nassau vacation packages starting from $348**, departing from Ft. Lauderdale -- Seven-night Puerto Rico vacation packages starting from $815**, departing from Seattle Most consumers traveling this fall, however, are touring their own backyard. Domestic travel booked on CheapTickets.com is up 55 percent compared to last autumn, and consumers will find low fares to popular off-season destinations in Florida including Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. CheapTickets.com also offers travelers deep discounts on week-long vacation packages to other top U.S. cities. -- Flights from Boston to Ft. Lauderdale starting from $103*, from New York to Orlando starting from $103*, and from New York to Miami starting from $143* -- Seven-night vacation packages from Los Angeles to Boston starting from $649**, from Newark to Los Angeles starting from $626**, from New York to San Francisco starting from $586**, and from Boston to Salt Lake City starting from $623** * Airfares quoted include a $5 booking fee, fuel surcharges and other non-governmental charges and fees, but do not include: (i) Passenger Facility Charges, from $1-$18, depending on itinerary; (ii) $3.10 federal excise tax per domestic flight segment (takeoff/landing); (iii) $2.50 September 11th Security Fee per enplanement ($10 maximum); and (iv) if applicable, depending on itinerary (a) for domestic segments to/from Alaska/Hawaii, a $6.90 International Travel Facilities Tax (applies only for departures); and (b) international fees and taxes up to approximately $200. Some itineraries require paper tickets. Shipping fees start at $19.99. Airfares valid on select fares, subject to availability & not guaranteed until ticketed. Fares quoted are round-trip, coach class, per adult and apply to US point-of-sale and point-of-ticketing only. Limited time offer (void where prohibited by law). Other restrictions/requirements/rules may apply (including blackout dates). ** Vacation Package rate is per person and includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), and compact rental car (domestic) and round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations (double occupancy) (international); minimum travel party of two required. Total Vacation Package price will always be clearly displayed to you prior to purchase. Limited time offer is subject to (i) change without notice; (ii) availability (advance reservation is required). To learn more about the Vacation Package you select, review the "Search Results" and "Rules and Restrictions" and see also our Terms of Use found at CheapTickets.com. *** Go to http://www.cheaptickets.com/ for complete details on our lowest price-guaranteed. About CheapTickets(R) CheapTickets is a leading seller of discounted leisure travel products online through its Web site, http://www.cheaptickets.com/. CheapTickets provides consumers access to its exclusive collection of unpublished airfares, as well as regularly published fares on hundreds of airlines. In addition to air, CheapTickets' family of discounted travel products also includes hotel accommodations, cruises, rental cars, vacation packages, condo rentals, and Last Minute Trips. Founded in 1986, CheapTickets is part of the Retail Travel Services group within Cendant's Travel Distribution Services Division. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040519/NYW104LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: CheapTickets CONTACT: Kate Sullivan, +1-973-496-4540, , or Kathie Gonzalez, +1-303-357-3463, , both for CheapTickets Web site: http://www.cheaptickets.com/

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